Should you push through pain during exercise — or is your body telling you to stop?

In this episode of The Treatment Table: Mini Consults, physiotherapist Matthew Ah Chow breaks down how to tell the difference between normal muscle soreness, injury pain, and fatigue that could be warning you to slow down.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• “Is this pain normal?”
• “Am I injured or just sore?”
• “Should I train or rest today?”
• “Why do I feel exhausted even after exercising?”

…this episode is for you.

Mathew explains:

• The difference between good pain vs bad pain
• DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) vs injury
• When to stop exercising immediately
• Signs your nervous system and body need recovery
• How to safely return to movement without making pain worse

These short physiotherapy Q&A episodes are designed to give you practical, evidence-based health and fitness advice to help you move better, recover faster, and stay active long term.

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